Q. With reference to the Persian Gulf, consider the following statements:
1.The Persian Gulf connects to the Arabian Sea through the Strait of Hormuz and the Gulf of Oman.
2.All the countries bordering the Persian Gulf are members of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: A
Notes:

Explanation:

  • Statement 1 is correct. The Persian Gulf opens into the Gulf of Oman and subsequently the Arabian Sea via the Strait of Hormuz .
  • Statement 2 is incorrect. While several countries bordering the Persian Gulf are members of the GCC—namely, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates—Iran and Iraq are not members of the GCC

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